Thali sweet, a coconut and semolina cake, is an East Indian specialty, particularly associated with Christmas and traditional weddings, and is baked in a round, shallow pan, hence the name “thali”. A Thali is a shallow pan used in kitchens all over India, if not to eat in, to prep food in and in this case …
Sheet Pan Chicken Kebab or Kefta
No, BBQ? No problem …this is a perfect sheet pan recipe especially for the Winter months. Ground chicken is delicately spiced, spread out onto a sheet pan, divided and baked. What I love about this recipe, is that I can cook it in my oven in the winter months when my BBQ is frozen shut. …
Kerala Egg Puffs
Kerala egg puffs are a popular South Indian bakery snack made with crispy, flaky puff pastry filled with a spicy masala-coated egg. These delicious puffs are perfect for tea-time and are commonly found in bakeries across Kerala. The Kerala egg puff is a beloved bakery snack with a history deeply rooted in the cultural fusion …
Chicken Vada
The Chicken in the center of this Vada is a real surprise. A Vada batter is prepared and the Chicken rings are dipped in the spiced batter and deep fried! Chicken vada is a delicious twist on the traditional South Indian vada, where minced chicken is mixed with spices, herbs, and lentils, then deep-fried to …
Mini Mexican style Tacos
There’s something irresistible about mini tacos. These bite-sized delights are perfect for parties, family gatherings, or even just a fun twist on taco night. They’re packed with flavor, easy to make, and completely customizable. Whether you’re a fan of classic ground Beef, Carne Asada, spicy Chicken, or a vegetarian filling, these mini Mexican-style tacos are …
One Pot Mexican Chicken & Rice
Chicken is slathered in a special Mexican spice paste and seared. In the same pot Onion & Garlic is sautéed together with Green and Red peppers, Black beans, Corn, Spices, Passata (pureed & strained Tomato sauce. Stock & Rice. I’ve given this recipe a Mexican flair, especially to bring some bright flavours and colors to …
Moong Dhal Vada or Pakora
Moong Dal Vada (or Moong Dal Pakora) is a crispy, deep-fried Indian snack made from soaked and ground moong dal (split green gram). It is a popular street food, especially during monsoon season, and is best enjoyed with green chutney or tamarind chutney.
Maddur Vada
Maddur Vada is a crispy and savory deep-fried snack from Karnataka, India, specifically from the town of Maddur, located between Bengaluru and Mysuru. It’s a unique vada that differs from the usual Medu Vada because it doesn’t require soaking and grinding lentils. Instead, it’s made using rice flour, semolina (rava), all-purpose flour (maida), and spices, …
Spicy Pepper Beef Stew
Beef stew is a hearty and comforting dish made with tender chunks of beef, vegetables, and a rich, flavorful broth. My version is spiced up with green Chillies & Curry leaves and warm comforting spices like Chilli Powder, Turmeric & Cumin with a hefty dose of crushed black Peppercorns. I’m using stewing beef in this …
Hot & Sour Soup
Trust me when I tell you that this Hot & Sour soup is something you are going to love making and eating. It’s packed with goodness and perfect when you are feeling under the weather and need a pick me up! Hakka Indo-Chinese hot and sour soup is a unique fusion dish that blends Chinese …